Fire Escape Replacement IFB

The State of Illinois, specifically the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State, is seeking bids for the removal and replacement of an external fire escape at the Court of Claims Building in Springfield, Illinois. The selected vendor will be responsible for removing the existing fire escape, providing and installing a new galvanized fire escape with open tread stairs, submitting shop drawings for approval, and performing any necessary brick repairs or restoration. The contract term is from the date of execution through December 31, 2024, with no renewal options. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on August 11, 2022, and bids are due by August 26, 2022. The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, provided the price is deemed fair and reasonable and within the State's budget. Pricing must be submitted in the required format and include all labor, materials, equipment, and other costs to complete the work. The contract price is firm, and no expenses are allowed. The total payments under the contract are estimated not to exceed a maximum amount that will be determined by the State prior to contract execution.

The procurement opportunity is open to all qualified bidders. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State has not provided any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors. Additionally, the State has not specified any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total value of the contract is estimated not to exceed a maximum amount to be determined by the State prior to contract execution.